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India wins cricket's Asia Cup but returns home without the shiny championship hardware
Breadcrumb Trail Links Sports Other Sports Political controversy mars tournament at seemingly every turn. India's captain Suryakumar Yadav (2R) playfully pretends to hold up the trophy as his team celebrates their victory at the end of the Asia...

5 striking stats that highlight Team India's dominance in Asia Cup 2025 ft. Abhishek Sharma
Team India beat Pakistan by five wickets in the thrilling Asia Cup 2025 final at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday, September 28. The Men in Blue remained unbeaten throughout the tournament and were deserved winners in the end....

India, China look to be partners amid US tariff turmoil
This summer, as U.S. tariffs scrambled shipping schedules, Chinese ports in Shanghai, Ningbo, and Qingdao reported days-long logjams. The disruptions forced exporters and shipping lines to explore alternative hubs across Asia – where India is...

China faces barrage of calls to improve its record in Tibet etc at UN rights forum
(TibetanReview.net, Sep30’25) – Statements delivered at the ongoing, 60th session of the UN Human Rights Council, Geneva, by a number of democratic countries reflect a broad and unified call from the international community on China to improve its...

India sales of Bvlgari may hit a high this year in difficult global environment, says CEO
It's a bit premature to claim victory, but 2025 could be a record year for sales in India for Bvlgari, the Italian luxury brand's CEO Jean-Christophe Babin told ET in an interview. "This is great news, considering the markets," he said, noting...

Japanese mayor in his 20s picked for Time magazine's list of rising stars
The 28-year-old mayor of the city of Ashiya, Hyogo Prefecture, has been picked as one of Time magazine's 100 most influential rising stars, the U.S. magazine said Tuesday. Ryosuke Takashima became Japan's youngest mayor in 2023 after being elected...

Indian firms submit bids for developing desi 5th gen fighter with DRDO; former BrahMos chief led panel to evaluate submissions
Multiple Indian firms, along with their partner companies, have submitted their bids to tie up with the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) for developing and designing the indigenous fifth-generation fighter, the Advanced Medium...

India-Sweden Innovation Day puts spotlight on sustainable development
The 12th edition of 'India-Sweden Innovation Day' turned the spotlight on a shared vision for sustainable development and real-world impact ahead of COP 30. With the theme "Co-Creating a Sustainable Future: Scaling Innovation Through Partnership",...
China’s answer to H-1B? K-Visa for overseas talent starts tomorrow | Know all about it
China’s updated entry–exit regulations introduced a new “K visa”, which will come into effect on October 1, 2025, and has been specifically designed to attract young foreign science and technology talent, offering greater flexibility and fewer...

China Preps Potential Retaliatory Port Fees, Access Limits
In the wake of the impending U.S. Trade Representative’s (USTR) port docking fees on Chinese-built and -operated vessels, China has opened the door to take countermeasures where it could impose restrictions of its own. Chinese Premier Li Qiang...

China pledges ICT, AI, and cybersecurity boost for Africa’s growth
China has announced a comprehensive action plan to expedite Africa’s digital transformation through expanded cooperation in communication infrastructure, e-commerce, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence, and online media. The commitments were...
Indian embassy honours Aney-Na
[ Prem Chetry ] BOMDILA/TOKYO, 30 Sep: Aney-Na, the Aka folk cultural troupe from West Kameng district, was honoured by the Indian embassy at its VCC auditorium in Tokyo, Japan, during an event themed ‘Connecting the Himalayas with Mount Fuji’ on...

India expects boost to agri-exports, access for skilled professionals with EFTA trade deal
India's Trade and Economic Partnership Agreement (TEPA) with the European Free Trade Association (EFTA) is slated to come into force from 1st October. The EFTA bloc comprises Switzerland, Iceland, Norway, and Liechtenstein. Under the TEPA, EFTA...

India to raise Asia Cup Trophy row at ICC meeting
🔊 Listen with AI Cancel Voice Updated On: Mon, 29 Sep 2025 22:42:30 PKT DUBAI (Dunya News) – India’s victory over Pakistan in the Asia Cup final has been overshadowed by a heated controversy after the Indian cricket team refused to accept the...

Chinese yuan has risen to 8.5% of global forex trades in 2025, keeping its rank as the fifth most traded currency
China’s yuan has tightened its grip on global currency markets, rising to 8.5% of all foreign exchange trades this year and keeping its fifth-place ranking worldwide, according to the Bank for International Settlements (BIS) in its 2025 Triennial...

India Set to Overtake US in AI & Web3: Exclusive with Dilip Chenoy, Chairman, Bharat Web3 Association
India is rapidly emerging as a global powerhouse in AI and Web3. The nation contributes 14% of the world’s Web3 workforce, with 1.7 million developers joining GitHub last year. The platform now has the potential to surpass the US as the most...

China Behind the Scenes: Funding Terror and Penetrating Israel
Behind the silk mask lies the truth: Beijing channels resources that empower our adversaries, provides platforms to Hamas, expands its footprint in our ports and networks, and leads a global campaign of delegitimization – turning from a distant...
China bans all BHP iron ore shipments amid pricing row
China has banned one of Australia's largest export commodities, putting a halt on BHP iron ore cargoes amid a deepening pricing dispute. State-run iron ore trader China Mineral Resources Group (CMRG) urged local mills to temporarily pause...

China says US withdrawal from JCPOA triggered Iran nuclear crisis
China’s Foreign Ministry says the US withdrawal from the Iran nuclear deal is the root cause of the current crisis, calling for diplomacy instead of sanctions and pressure. China has reiterated its call for a peaceful settlement of the Iranian...

China’s cargo ban gives new meaning to BHP’s ‘Broken Hill’ origin
China has ordered domestic steel mills and trading firms to suspend all new purchases of BHP Group’s iron ore cargoes, escalating a pricing dispute that has unsettled commodity markets and placed fresh pressure on Australia’s mining sector. China...